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Virginia Climbs to No. 3 on CNBC’s Top States for Business List
Great news for the Commonwealth and the Lynchburg Region: CNBC has ranked Virginia the No. 3 state for business in its 2026 “America’s Top States…
Read More . . . Dreams Are A Journey
Before starting this internship with the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance through Beacon of Hope, I thought most adults had their lives completely planned out. I…
Read More . . . The Trust Habits Behind the Businesses Customers Choose
A customer walks into a neighborhood restaurant on a busy Friday night. The host stays calm, explains the wait clearly, and the meal arrives as…
Read More . . . What Lynchburg Taught Me About Community and Growth
My journey as Economic Development Intern with the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance began long before I stepped into the office. As an international student who…
Read More . . . Promoting the Region at Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum hosted by Virginia Economic Development Partnership alongside Nina Rezai from the Campbell…
Read More . . . Telling Your Region’s Story: Reflections on the Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC) in Nashville, hosted by the University of Tennessee Center for…
Read More . . . Celebrating Economic Development Week by Championing Small Business
This week, communities across the country are recognizing Economic Development Week and Small Business Day, two important reminders that strong local economies are built through…
Read More . . . Practical AI pt 3
It’s just as important to understand where AI should not be used. Not every task in a business benefits from automation. Some responsibilities are built…
Read More . . . Wellness in the Workplace: The Invisible Thread
In our previous articles, we discussed “The Domino Effect” – how small, intentional steps create momentum. Our first two dominos were sleep and digestive health…
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